labrum

US/ˈleɪ.bɹəm/

labrum noun: the uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.

Noun

labrum (plural labrums or labra)

The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
Any of several lip-like projections.
A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

Proper noun capitalized: Labrum

Labrum (plural Labrums)

A surname.

labrum meaning in Tamil and Arabic

labrum in Tamil

உதடு, விளிம்பு, மலுதடு, முற்சொண்டு

labrum in Arabic

the uppermost of the mouthparts of insects: جَاضِم jāḍim

Forms of labrum

Noun
plural	labrums
plural	labra
Proper noun
plural	Labrums

Origin of labrum

From Latin labrum (“lip”).

Words formed from labrum

Questions about labrum

What does labrum mean?: Labrum means the uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
What is labrum in Tamil?: Labrum in Tamil is உதடு, விளிம்பு, மலுதடு. See Labrum meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is labrum?: Labrum can be a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce labrum?: Labrum is pronounced /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/ (US).
What is the plural of labrum?: The plural of labrum is labrums.

Words near labrum in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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